by Lyrics: We’re All Starving for Country Music
Parody by Bale Harrison & The Texas Field Hands
Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger
[Verse 1]
The fields are dry, the crops are bare,
The cows all stare like they don’t care,
‘Cause every farmer from coast to coast,
Has found their muse and become engrossed.
They put down their plows, now creators,
Bought laptops with A.I. generators.
[Bridge]
Horse Manure!
[Chorus]
Oh, the day the tractors stop, the world stands still,
No corn to shuck, no wheat to mill,
Every farmer says, “There’s a hit song inside their head,”
But now we’re all hungry and wishing for bread.
They trade their fields for Nashville dreams,
Now the only thing growing are corn memes,
Oh, the day the tractors stop, the harvest rests,
All for a song that they just can’t suppress.
[Bridge]
Now, We’re all starving for A.I. generated music. And that’s BULL!
[Verse 2]
The combine’s quiet, just rust in the wind,
Every farmer says, “This is how it begins!
With every keystroke, we’re planting a tune,
Harvesting hits by the light of the moon.”
But the beans never sprout, the corn never grows,
And the livestock wonder, “Is he gonna do shows?”
[Chorus]
Oh, the day the tractors stop, the world stands still,
No corn to shuck, no wheat to mill,
Every farmer says, “There’s a hit song inside their head,”
But now we’re all hungry and wishing for bread.
They trade their fields for Nashville dreams,
Now the only thing growing are cow memes,
Oh, the day the tractors stop, and the harvest dies,
All for a song that they just can’t hide.
[Bridge]
Now the barns echo heartbreak songs,
While the cows moo backup all night long,
The soil’s untended, but the melody’s tight,
They’re generating two-steps by the moonlight.
No time for hay, no time for chores,
Just chasing that dream of a Nashville tour!
[Chorus]
Oh, the day the tractors stop, the world stands still,
No corn to shuck, no wheat to mill,
Every farmer says, “It’s a hit song inside their head,”
But now we’re all hungry and wishing for bread.
They trade their fields for Opry dreams,
Now the only thing growing are manure memes,
Oh, the day the tractors stop, and the harvest dies,
There’s a song stuck inside ‘n’ they just can’t abide.
[Outro]
So next time you’re riding that John Deere green,
Remember the crops are more than honkytonk scenes.
But if you feel a melody burning inside,
Maybe sing it while you’re planting with pride.
Don’t stop the tractor; work in the day and log on tonight,
Or we’ll all starve singing a farming song.
We’re All Starving for Country Music
Alan Nafzger’s hit song, “We’re All Starving for Country Music,” is a satirical masterpiece that brilliantly lampoons the rise of the AI music industry. The irony of the song lies in its premise: in 2023, at the age of 78, Nafzger—once the least-read cowboy poet on Earth—suddenly finds success by putting his 1,000 cowboy poems to music, thanks to AI. The real kicker? Every farmer in the nation abandons the plow and turns to AI-generated music, leading to widespread paralysis in both the farms and the nation as a whole.
The Humor and Irony: Everyone Has a Song in Them
Nafzger taps into the age-old idea that “everyone has a song in them,” but he takes it to a humorous extreme. In his satirical world, the rise of AI music platforms like Suno makes it so easy for anyone to turn their thoughts into professional-quality music. Farmers, ranchers, and everyday folks—who should be tending crops and raising cattle—are suddenly making music albums instead. It’s a funny, exaggerated commentary on how new technology often tempts people to chase creative dreams, even at the expense of practical responsibilities.
The irony lies in the fact that Nafzger, a poet largely unread for most of his life, finally finds success by using the very thing he’s lampooning: AI music. The man who spent decades in literary obscurity is suddenly producing an album, thanks to AI, which highlights the absurd ease and instant gratification provided by modern technology. This mirrors the widespread fascination with digital platforms that promise quick fame, even for those with no musical background.
Brinksmanship: The World on the Edge
The satirical brinksmanship of the song comes into play when Nafzger depicts a world where every farmer leaves the plow to write songs, leading to food shortages and economic paralysis. The nation is brought to its knees, not by war or disaster, but by an overabundance of country music. The absurdity of this scenario—a nation starving because everyone’s too busy making AI music—perfectly highlights the potential consequences of abandoning essential tasks for fleeting creative pursuits.
Ease of AI Music Creation
Nafzger also pokes fun at the ridiculously easy process of creating AI music. With platforms like Suno, you don’t need a studio, band, or even talent; you just need an idea. This notion appeals to the idea that, deep down, everyone fancies themselves an artist or a songwriter. In the song, the ease of AI music creation becomes a double-edged sword: it liberates people to create, but it also causes them to neglect the things that actually keep society functioning—like farming.
Satire of Modern AI Obsession
The overarching satire of Nafzger’s song points to the modern obsession with AI and automation. As AI takes over industries—from art to agriculture—there’s a real question of how much we can or should rely on technology to solve everything. Nafzger humorously illustrates a world where technology’s reach has gone too far, parodying the “everyone’s a creator” mentality and showing the absurd consequences of neglecting real work in favor of AI-generated stardom.
Nafzger’s Personal Journey: From Cowboy Poet to AI Music Success
Alan Nafzger’s personal story, woven into the humor of the song, adds another layer of irony. He was the least-read cowboy poet for decades, but AI turns his work into hit music, highlighting the strange and unpredictable ways success can come, especially in a world so driven by technology. He’s thankful, sure, but the humor comes from the fact that his success is based on a trend that might just destroy the very way of life he spent years writing about.
In Nafzger’s Words
Nafzger might say, “It’s funny how a fella can spend years writing about the simple life, only to find out that the thing that makes his words heard is the very thing that’ll make everyone forget how to live that life.”
His song becomes a biting satire on the “AI revolution” while also expressing genuine concern for how this reliance on technology could reshape society in unpredictable and, perhaps, damaging ways.
By poking fun at the intersection of AI, music, and rural life, Nafzger’s song holds up a mirror to our modern world, asking us to laugh—but also to think critically—about where we’re headed.
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